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Ring with Stepped Quatrefoil Bezel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ring with Stepped Quatrefoil Bezel features a gold ring with a bezel that has four rounded lobes; the bezel is stepped. The bezel has a smooth, rounded edge. The ring's band is thin and made of gold. The bezel features a shiny, white surface with a gold design etched into it, resembling a face with a rounded object on top. The ring rests on a black surface with small, raised bumps. The gold parts of the ring are shiny and reflective. The ring is oriented with the bezel facing upwards and the band extending to the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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